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Vintage Footstool Makeover

You just finish dinner and cleanup and then sit down to finally rest for the day. Then, you hop on your computer to close off the grind only to see someone one street over posts something for free you cannot overlook. What to do? Ask one of your kids to drive you over there and shop! Folks, spontaneity is the name of the #trashure game, and my kids get it. Besides, I spy a vintage footstool makeover in there somewhere.

Free Curbside Finds aka. #Trashure | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Did I grab it all? Nah. However, here is what I did haul home with help from my daughter (thank you, Miss E!).

Antique Trash Picking | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Enamel Wash Basin Chair Planter | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

First, I did take this weathered chair with vintage enamel wash basin (a planter) along with a piece of cast iron from a red stove. Second, was this other enamel pot filled with rolling pins and a handful of mini wood houses.

Enamel Pot with Rolling Pins | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Third is this antique light fixture that I can actually make use of in my home with new wiring and TLC.

Antique Chandelier Found in Trash | prodigalpies.com #prodigalpieces

Fourth, this metal milk jug, and paint can with zinc canning lid alongside are ready for a new life or home.

Metal Milk Can and Paint Can Found in Trash | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Last, but not least, this vintage footstool with fun beauty accessories including my favorite find of the whole bunch.

Antique Trashure Finds | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Antique Curling Iron Found in Trash | prodgalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

This curly girl is stoked! Do you know what it is? When I saw it, the first thing out of my mouth was, “it smells like… burnt… feathers”. Tell me the movie line I just quoted in your comment below.

MINI MAKEOVER

So, for today’s mini makeover fun, I pick this vintage footstool holding up these other finds. Just so you know, I’m not new to footstool fun. You can see my past work in these posts about chairs & stools. Here’s a closer look at this potential.

Vintage Footstool found in Trash | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

All legs present (check!), original upholstery (check!), and totally in need of a major overhaul in mini style (check!).

Old Footstool Upholstery | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

As you can imagine, I’m eager to get that junk off and see what’s underneath.

After removing the legs, here’s what I’m facing. eep.

Disassembled footstool before makeover | prodigalpices.com #prodigalpieces

Not only is the foam is disintegrated and the upholstery tie-off is… er… interesting, but I’ve never seen anything like it.

Old Upholstery Mess on Vintage Footstool | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Then, after removing the upholstery, foam and oodles of staples, I have this thing down to bare bones. Next, I clean the legs and spray paint them this metallic color for an earthy feel.

Spray Painting Metallic Paint on Legs | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Meanwhile, the paint is curing, and I tackle the upholstery. I have enough remnant leftover from my tufted French mattress I made for my family room remodel. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at upholstery, a footstool is totally the way to go. You can read my tutorial HERE or see this additional post below with video

DIY Felted Wool Footstools Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #home #furniture #homedecor

After I layer the fabric and batting, I staple down working around the edge slow and steady.

Stapling Footstool Upholstery | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Last, but not least, I want to add some button tufts using this completely retro button set I have in my stash. Don’t you think they go awesome with the 70’s vibe?

Vintage Button Cover Kit for Footstool | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

STEPPIN’ UP

Finally, after my DIY adventure, this little vintage footstool is ready for many more years of fun.

Curbside Vintage Footstool Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

DIY Upholstered Footstool Update by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

The metallic legs have that slight shimmer that pick up the shimmer in the upholstery.

Metallic Footstool Legs by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Meanwhile, up on top, the buttons break up that mushroom look and give it a story.

Button-Tufted Vintage Footstool by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

In addition, I finish the bottom with a piece of my beautiful scrap linen.

Footstool Underside with Linen by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpiecese.com #prodigalpieces

Soft Eclectic Style Vintage Decor by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

In fact, as much as I’d like to keep my work, I would need a dozen homes. With that, you can make this a part of your home story from my online store.

Shop Prodigal Pieces Furniture, Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, & Supplies for your home | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

SHARE

As always, I so thoroughly enjoy sharing with you. I, not only, invite you to leave some comment love below, but also pin and share to inspire others.

A curbside vintage footstool gets a much-needed makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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Comments

  1. Sue Mc says

    Congratulations! What a wonderful treasure trove you obtained. I’m anxious to see the lovely end result. Especially the rolling pins. Rolling pins and trays seem to be my weakness along with small tables. Thank you for sharing you find.

    • Larissa says

      It was an answer to prayer as I’ve had much on my plate and didn’t want to have to go hunting. It was next door! 😀 Thank you, Sue.

  2. Rebecca - NC says

    So glad to hear good things happening your way!!!!🥰 Now if you could just use that adorable stool to put your feet up…. 😂😍

    • Larissa says

      It’s a light in the dark for sure. I know, right?! Hugs to you, Rebecca.

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